wapiti Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male
elk; Cervus elaphus canadensis; American elk.
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noun common deer of temperate Europe and Asia
red deer; elk; Cervus elaphus; American elk.
WordNet
Wap"i*ti noun
Etymology
Probably the Iroquois name.Definitions
(Zoöl.) The American elk ( Cervus Canadensis ). It is closely related to the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.✍ By some writers it is thought to be a variety of the red deer, but it is considered a distinct species by others. It is noted for the large, branching antlers of the male.
